Award of Research and Development Contract to Solar Sailor Engineering and Distribution Pty Ltd
Department of Defence · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of Research and Development Contract to Solar Sailor Engineering and Distribution Pty Ltd
Awarded 24 Nov 2022
Awarded24 Nov 2022
Value$27,445,571.29
SupplierSOLAR SAILOR ENGINEERING AND DISTRIBUTION PTY LTDABN 84 087 658 802
AgencyDepartment of Defence
StateN/A
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 3mo ago3y 8mo term
Awarded 24 Nov 2022Expired 31 July 2026
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The Department of Defence awarded a contract to Solar Sailor Engineering and Distribution Pty Ltd for research and development, valued at AUD 27,445,571.29.
Source recordCN3932337
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